The Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums (GLAM) sector has the power to show the world how it’s done on the Web, or to validate every venal, controlling, censoring urge Hollywood claims is normal. At stake: nothing less than the freedom of the planet.

The past year has been filled with hype about how 3D printing will revolutionize manufacturing and change the way individuals interact with the world. The dizzying press coverage talks about everything being 3D printed from human body parts to weapons. What’s really going on with 3D printing? This session attempts to demystify this exciting technology and demonstrate how the 3D production ecosystem and can be valuable to museum practice.